FLL Program Changes Please remember that we will be continuing our same SPIKE-based FLL season for the 26-27 school year, and you do not need to make any changes or purchase anything new for next year! Other changes previously announced with the new LEGO platform, such as team size and grade level shifts for Explore, will not affect the 26-27 SPIKE-based season, either. This was an unexpected change, and FIRST is making sure they are ready to share solid information. We expect an announcement about the future (27-28, etc.) FIRST elementary program by May, and I will share information as it is available. There willRead More →

Spring Event Registration Event registration for Spring FLLE events is now open for teams who have not yet competed for the UNEARTHED season. The event registration page is posted on the Michigan FLLE Events page at the Event Registration link at the top. The list of events is posted at the events page as well. All event registration will be completed by form; no email or phone registration requests are accepted. Event placements will be posted on the team list beginning this weekend. If an additional event is added that you would like to attend, submit a new form and it will replace your originalRead More →

FLL Program Updates We can finally share exciting new updates to the FLL program with you! You have possibly seen the announcement from FIRST, if not you can find it at the FIRST FLL Blog. We have been planning for the updated program and will lead our Michigan teams through these changes with full support. FIRST in Michigan will host a Zoom call tonight for any Michigan FLL coaches who would like to learn more about and discuss FIRST in Michigan’s implementation of the Future Edition of the FLL program. The link to the session is in the email blast sent to all coaches. WeRead More →

Event Registration Event registration will open Monday, October 6, at noon. The FIRST in Michigan FLLE Event page has all event dates listed, as well as a link at the top to the Event Registration page which has the registration form linked. If you have not yet registered your team for the season, you may be receiving this email but you will not be placed into an event until your team is registered for the season, even if you complete a registration form. If you need help registering or have any barriers or questions, please reach out right away so that we can make sureRead More →

Register Your Teams Now Registration is ongoing for the UNEARTHED season! When you register a team located in Michigan with FIRST, you are automatically a part of the FIRST in Michigan (FIM) team family! There is no additional registration required until October when event registration begins. Teams keep their number from year to year, so please re-register all current teams before registering a new team at your school/district. Each team will need two registered, screened coaches in order to register for events in Michigan. Coaches can be registered to multiple teams. All email communication will be sent to the two registered coaches, as well asRead More →

Spring Event Registration Event registration for Spring FLLE events is now open for teams who have not yet competed for the SUBMERGED season. The event registration link is posted on the Michigan FLLE Events page at the Event Registration link at the top. The list of events is posted at the events page as well. All event registration will be completed by form; no email or phone registration requests are accepted. Event placements will be posted on the team list beginning this weekend. If you are interested in hosting an event, please reach out to angela@firstinmichigan.org. World Festival Opportunity Michigan has one spot at theRead More →

Event Information You can find your event date, time, and location listed at the Michigan FLLE Events page. Your event assignment is at the Team List link at the top of the Events page. Please note that event placements are final, and not all teams were able to be placed into their first choice event. Your event host will reach out with additional details about two weeks before your event. Event Readiness Rosters are due the Monday before your event to your event host. It can take time to get coaches screened and consent forms signed, so start now. You can find directions for completingRead More →

Event Registration Ending Please complete your event registration forms by Tuesday, October 22nd by midnight. The registration form is available at the Michigan FLLE Events page at the ‘Event Registration’ link at the top. I will be posting the event assignment list by the end of the week. Please note that I will pull the team list one last time when event registration closes, so if you want to make any changes to your team name for fall/winter events, please do that by then in the FIRSTinspires.org Dashboard. Event Readiness Reminders As event registration ends, please turn your attention to getting your team’s “paperwork” inRead More →

Event Registration Event registration will open this Wednesday, October 9, at noon. All teams will receive an email Wednesday morning with a link to register, and it will also be posted at at the Event Registration link at the top. All event registration will be completed by form; no email or phone registration requests are accepted. You can find the list of events at the Michigan FLLE Events page If you are interested in hosting an event, please reach out to angela@firstinmichigan.org. If you have not yet registered your team for the season, you may be receiving this email but you will not be placedRead More →

Participation Reminder In Michigan, we run a slightly different progression of programs from FIRST national. In Michigan, FIRST LEGO League is an elementary school only program with teams comprised solely of elementary school aged/grade team members. To attend an event or receive any grants, FLLE teams must be aligned to the FIRST in Michigan progression of programs, consisting ONLY of students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. FIRST LEGO League Explore team size is capped at 6. No exceptions are made, and smaller teams than this are highly encouraged (4-5 students.) Multiple teams out of a given school/organization are welcome. Each team will need two registered,Read More →